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BGS: Base and Standard are paused, so Express is the open door

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Beckett’s two cheapest tiers are closed on 2026-09-01, so an Asian submission realistically starts at Express, at US$79.95 in 15 business days.

Key points

  • Base and Standard are marked Sold Out on the grading page.
  • The availability note, updated 5 August 2026, expects a 15 September reopen.
  • Express costs US$79.95 in 15 days; Priority costs US$124.95 in 5.

The Beckett grading page marks Base and Standard as Sold Out. The availability note, updated on 5 August 2026, expects a 15 September reopening. Express at US$79.95 in 15 business days and Priority at US$124.95 in 5 days are still open. There is no official Beckett counter in Hong Kong.

To weigh Beckett against the other companies, read which grader.

Official numbers

Subgrades print on the label, and every turnaround figure is an estimate rather than a promise. Add-ons are published separately: autographs cost US$5 more, oversized cards cost US$8 more, and a Recase starts at US$9.95. The live page says each card is checked for trimming, doctoring, and alteration before grading begins. The European service sits on beckett.com/eu, so use that door only if you are in the EU.

Proxy shops

HobbyX still lists Base at HK$380 and Standard at HK$520 today, even though both official tiers are paused. Get a written confirmation that Beckett is still accepting them before you drop cards off. Express on that shop page costs HK$1,180 for 15 days. Appaw’s HK$790 quote is PSA Regular, not BGS.

In Taiwan, One Paper lists Express at NT$3,000 with 25 or more days.

FAQ

Should I wait for 15 September?

Only if you specifically need Base or Standard. The date is Beckett’s own estimate, so refresh the availability page before you plan around it.

Why does a shop still sell BGS Base?

Because that is the shop’s own listing, not Beckett’s. Base and Standard are marked Sold Out officially, so ask for written confirmation before handing over cards.

Does a BGS 9.5 follow the Marketcap PSA 10 price?

No. Marketcap tracks PSA 10 printings. A BGS Black Label or 9.5 has to be checked against its own sales record.

Next steps

Check the printing on CardZ Marketcap, then compare companies on which grader. For packs, open a pool on Cardz.game.

Sources

Not Beckett or Cardz. Pages read 2026-09-01.